What I’ve learned about cultural adaptation didn’t come from a handbook. I picked it up slowly, sometimes awkwardly, over years of working with people from different backgrounds in both academia and industry.

Workplace dynamics is really about people. By staying curious, communicating respectfully, leading with emotional intelligence, and holding onto our integrity, we can work better with others and create healthier teams.

Inspired by Rebecca Okamoto’s TEDx Talk “ How to introduce yourself—and get hired ” Have you ever frozen up when someone asks during an interview or a social event, "Tell me about yourself?" It's okay to feel nervous and ramble. Even people with lots of experience can find this question hard. Rebecca Okamoto, a communication expert, found that how you introduce yourself can matter even more than your resume. Okamoto shares that early in her career, she tried to impress interv

Have you ever been caught off guard in a meeting, during a Q&A session, or even in a casual conversation, unsure of what to say? Speaking on the spot is something we all face, yet few of us actively practice. I recently tuned into Matt Abrahams’ Think Faster, Talk Smarter  podcast (Episode #229: Rethinks—How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot ). It got me thinking about how small mindset shifts can make a big difference when we’re under pressure to respond. Her

Reflecting on a speaker’s powerful mentorship journey " Not all mentors have faces or titles; some guide us quietly through their words...